Hello Everyone, I know I've disappeared on you for whats going to be about 2 months. First and for most i would like to apologize for the wait truly I am. I hadn't meant to keep you all waiting like this but I had a major case of writers block along with life getting in the way. When my writer's block passed, I had originally planned to post several chapters for all my stories at least three per story. Unfortunatetly things hadn't gone as planned, it's why I'm writing this note for you all today and I am so sorry for all of you who were excited hoping to read the newest chapter.

I'd like to explain the reason for this Author's note so I don't want to waste anymore of your time, for those who don't know I had been taking care of my grandma (Along side my mother and sisters) who had become sick with Alzhiemers and Dementia. On Dec. 8 she passed at 12 am while I was tending to her. Because of this, its really…hard to keep writing let alone anything at all and my mind is in a weird place. Im heart broken and sad she's no longer here with us, and for the last few days I've had to catch myself from going to her old room to go check on her or expecting to see her…but I am happy she's no longer suffering and in a better place then she was. Its confusing and hard for me to adjust and let whats happened really settle in.

I'm not giving up on my stories but i guess what I'm saying is that this…Hiatus i've been on will continue until further notice. I just need some more time and I ask everyone who hasn't given up on the stories I've written for patience. I promise i will not abandon my stories…so until then everyone Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to you all.

This was the only Chapter i was really able to finish, I just skimmed through it so sorry for any mistakes I Hope it sates you all for now.


Skyler clenched her jaw as the healer came to a particular tender spot on her back. It had been an hour or so since her fight had ended and she was being taken care of to make sure her wounds healed with out infection..only her back had been cleaned to make for better work by the healer other than she was still drenched in the blood of her opponents. Their blood dried and beginning to crack and flake, looking around she caught many of the other gladiators watching her cautiously. Some spoke quietly amongst themselves while few paid no mind to her at all.

"You did well, great even for some one new to the arena." The healer said gruffly. He a man large and strongly built at first glance she thought him another warrior coming to either give word on her fight or pick one. When he set his tools and such beside him and began to check her over Skye relaxed and let him do his work. He bore tattoos on his arms, and a thick beard and braids in his hair. Skyler had taken to notice that many of the gladiators here did, and she pondered if they were of the same people or tribes, perhaps the very ones warring at the edges of Roman land..interesting..

"I am not new to battle, where ever it maybe" she finally answered still watching her surroundings.

"No you are not, it shows as much." The man answered simply and Skyler could feel as he began stitching up the wounds. It was only when he began stitching the second slash on her back did the hear everyone quiet and the heavy doors locking them all in swung open with heavy groans. Several guards marched in standing ready as those they escorted entered, and the gladiators stilled in their words watching as the Roman noble women walking giggling and speaking amongst themselves. Skyler clenched her jaw as her Domina and her aunt immediately led the way toward her.

"Would you mind taking the others out on the sand to stretch their legs. My company and I would like to speak to the newest of your ranks." Calliste ordered the Doctore. Some of the women followed the gladiators out with an escort of course but Skyler noticed a smaller group had stay that being of her new Domina, lady Griffin, two faces she did not recognize and two very recognizable faces to her. Skyler how ever made no notion of knowing the red headed female nor the tall brunette who had been chained along side herself before being bought. Although Skye did bite back a smirk in seeing what her friend was wearing. When she had the chance she would tease her friend mercilessly..

"How does she fair Nyko?"

"She is well Domina, I need only finish and add the paste." Nyko answered never ceasing in his work.

"She is well enough then I presume for some extra activity later back at the estate" Calliste added eyeing her body unabashedly. "If I didn't know any better cousin, I'd say you'd rather have her take you now with us all watching." The blonde noble said quirking a brow at her cousin.

"Would that please you Clarke? To watch her take me like a whore after her wins?" The blonde smiled sweetly but Skyler could see her blue eyes and what was so carefully hidden within them. "I would have imagined you have her cleaned first but it is not my say to tell what you like."

"Girls please." The lady Griffin chastised. "Nyko please finish her up quickly then have her sent back to my home, and have our Doctore make sure our fighters are rewarded greatly for their wins today." The older woman said before turning to the other three who had remained quiet, "Ladies if you will, join us tonight in our small celebration."

Clarisse looked ready to decline but Ginny was quick to intervene, "Of course Lady Griffin. We will see you tonight." Skyler watched as her friends gave her a knowing look before taking their leave. No doubt wondering how the hell they were going to get her out of this, but Skye was glad to know that the gods were watching over her friend and she was lucky enough to have been found by a friend then by a stranger.


"Your father refused to say anything other that he no longer has control of your actions the moment you and Skyler were wed."

"Hermione is a free woman more then capable of making her own decisions without the need of a man. A right she's had since birth." Annabeth scoffed.

"I know you are right, but in Rome it is not so. We are nothing more then prizes really then again there are those who would use their husbands wealth and status for their own gain. If played correctly they could become just as influential as the senate or the Emperor himself." The Lady Granger answered.

"Are you telling us that there are those who conspire against your new Emperor?" The Queen questioned.

Aemilia nodded leaning in her seat, "You are no fool your Grace, in knowing just what kind of snakes nest in our ranks."

"Of course."

"Then you already know the answer."

"I would not deal with snakes Aemilia, especially of your country men. They have already cost me a husband, and I still know nothing of where my other daughters are nor if they are well." Aemilia nodded in understanding rubbing at her temples.

"I know what you think but despite what you have come to know, not all in Rome are as you say they are."

Annabeth quirked a brow, "Other then yourself and your husband you mean?" the Lady Granger nodded, "I know some who would over throw Ronald and do what is best for the people and not themselves."

"And how can you be so trusting of their words?" Elara added, "Actions speak much louder then words."

"If you wish me to I can return-"

"No." Hermione cut in abruptly, "You aren't safe there. I'll not chance it, you will remain here. But you can send word back to your contact through a messenger hawk. What do you know of the Legion Ronald has sent?"

"A distraction."

"A distraction? For what?" Annabeth asked only for the bells to go off and the sound of yells took their attention Hermione was up in moments and out the door, "You there whats happened." She demanded pulling aside the nearest soldier.

"Princess, 2 of our own were found throats sliced and bodies poorly hidden."

"Princess! Princess!" Hermione turned at the call finding it to be from one of her handmaidens, the girl was in a haze of fear, panic and tears. "My princess.." said again falling to her knee's at the other brunettes feet.

"Speak child what is it." Elara said sternly.

"We found Iona wounded and bleeding cradling the young princess…" the handmaiden sobbed. Hermione felt her heart stop and ran to her quarters at a full sprint (despite her added weight she moved pretty fast) Annabeth right behind her as she did so. She saw several soldiers just outside her doors a man on his knees held as prisoner. Ignoring him for the more she came to a sliding halt in finding Iona leaning against the large crib, holding her daughter tightly to her chest. Dark red pooled from the wound Iona endured, and from the looks of it it was quite a battle as two lay dead.

"Oh gods" Hermione cried kneeling beside the older woman.

"Fret not child, I have endured worse." Iona coughed, "Made them rethink ever going up against the likes of me…here she is in need of her mother's arms."

Hermione took Alexa holding her tight kissing her head, "Iona." She said shakily not voicing the question the older woman knew she would.

"I will be fine, th-there is one other he got away. I made sure to mark his face your highness…T-"

"Oh!" came a gasp and Hermione turned to find both her mothers at the door way. The healer rushing though moments later, it was then Hermione realized that Annabeth had not followed her in. the healer went to work quickly to stop the bleeding as Hermione stood. "Take great care of her healer. She is as much a mother to me as my own." With that Hermione turned back handing her daughter to her grandmother who held her close. Brown eyes set dangerously on their prisoner, she ignored the call of Aemilia and nudged her blonde friend to the side to stand in front of the roman.

"My-" he didn't finish for Hermione's fist made sure of it before yanking him by his cowl, "Where is my son?." Her voice a growl.

"I-"

"Take care in what you say, I am in no mood for games." She hissed.

The young soldier gulped, this is not what his Emperor said he would find. And the young man began to sweat under the gaze of the Princess of Sparta, her gaze one of a lioness ready to kill.


Clarisse and Ginny had been at the Griffin house for quite some time. The sun having set not long ago, Ginny could tell the greek highly uncomfortable but she had to explain that this was good a chance as any. Especially since the Griffin house was one in high esteem, and if it weren't for the Emperor Lady Abigail would be running Rome under an iron fist. The Greek demigod had to learn that when in Rome one had more then a single enemy.

Looking around the daughter of Aries could see an assortment female nobles laughing and enjoying themselves, it amazed her that they always had something to gossip about. Several of the Gladiators were wandering about giving of their skill as they sparred, however she did not spot her friend. Walking over to Ginny she whispered, "I do not see my friend."

"She is a prize Clarisse. Calliste would not have her entertain so many. With her exploits earlier these women would be throwing themselves at your friend." When seeing the taller girls face she added, "Think of her as a prized stallion, would you allow so many to see your horse?"

the brunette shook her head understanding, "Good, only few would have access to her and any other prized fighters they have, only those they would seek earning patronage. Luckily for us because my brother is Emperor it would have them seek my company, but be weary these snakes are not like those in Greece. You're in Roman territory." Again Clarisse nodded in understanding, though she knew this a thing of patience, hers was thinning.

Harry had been sent out towards Greece to meet with another legion. It would seem the Emperor was taking precautions in dealing with his enemies, though from what Clarisse learned from Harry was that the Mongals seemed to have paused in their domination of the known world. For what she wasn't sure but Clarisse didn't like not being ready.

The night drew on many began taking their leave, Ginny and Clarisse lingered for as long as they could but still nothing out of the ordinary seemed to be found. Though Clarisse did play her part well much like the young Lady Griffin's friend Octavia, she was one of few words. Ginny made conversation with their hosts, but she knew better not to bring of the subject of Calliste's newest by. It was a gamble sure but she and her newest ally would have to wait a few more fights before asking for an audience. Yes she could do so now especially after Skyler's wins but Clarisse had told of their plans and it would give Skyler time do what was needed. The young lady Weasley gave her word to find allies in the higher classes but it would take time as stated many a time they were in a nest of snakes after all.

She was careful to show a small intrigue in stating she could not wait to see just how the new fighter known as Thana would fair in more battles but intentionally stated that even though the new blood was quite skilled Clarke's fighter was still very much her favorite, only time would tell and see if that would change. Ginny was able to see a burning sense of accepting the challenge in the Calliste's eyes, though Abby's held a bit of amusement as did her daughters. Ginny gave a smile that was too sweet to be real. But the seed had been planted, and now they would bide time they didn't have. The duo left when only a hand full of nobles were left, both giving thanks for the invitation, once back at the House of Weasley they would plan more of what needed to be done.

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Skyler sighed, she had been bathed, scented, and oiled. Now though now she she waited in a rather small room before being brought to her Domina and doing what ever it is she and the others wished for. She was sore and her back hurt a bit but she was glad in knowing her wounds weren't deep. She'd been standing in this room for hours and had long since grown bored and tired.

When the doors opened she let a mask of stoicism cover her face. The several guards standing on the other side and the servant girl from earlier motioned for her to follow, and she did so silently though her heart pounded in her chest. She did not wish to do this, her body belonged to Hermione and even if they threaten to cut of her cock she would not lay with any of these vile women.

Skye was led to a large open room, in the center a large bed cushion and pillowed dark maroon. The servant girl paused and turned toward her, "Stay here, our Domina will be here shortly."

With that she was left alone, well mostly knowing there were guards at the doors. Her wait however wasn't long and Skyler could hear the voices of her masters, two blonde. One of who she knew as her buyer, Calliste the other Clarke, the Lady Griffin's daughter. The older brunette was lady Abby herself but the fourth girl was a face she had not come to see till now. Though she had a guess as to who this may be. The new girl was blushing madly and just about turned tail the moment she seen the Spartan standing in the room.

"Calliste, leave her be she does not wish to go through with this." Clarke chastised her older cousin while pulling the younger close to her side.

"None sense cousin, she told me herself she wished to feel the touch of another. She will need to practice to please her future husband."

The younger brunette's face darkened more with her blush and as they came to a stop before her Skyler took the moment to look this girl up and down. She was smaller then the others her skin fair, long dark locks of brown, hazel eyes and a mark beneath the corner of her lips accentuated her looks. She was beautiful Skyler would not deny that and the nervousness was a bit endearing but even still her older sister and aunt surely couldn't expect her to lay with a gladiator? Even one of their choosing…this was the girls choice and no others.

"P-please C-Calliste…A-Aunt A-Abby I…D-Do n-not mm-make m-me d-do t-this. I-I w-wish t-to-"

"You're as much a prude as Hermione was." Calliste said her little snipe not unheard and Skyler perked at the name of her wife…Hermione knew these people?...

"You heard her, she wishes to wait. Junia there is no shame in your choice no matter what others say" Clarke spoke glaring at her older cousin. Skyler for her part swallowed hard and did her best from reacting. She had heard of Junia, just as much a sister to Hermione as much as Ginny was. Her wife having spoken of that she and Junia becoming the best of friends since they were young girls, mostly in part because of her…disability. Sky realized the impediment was her stuttering but that was nothing to be ashamed of, at least she was able to talk something those who were born mute would have had rather then being unable to at all…she groaned internally of course with her luck she'd be put in a situation such as this…

"She does not have to Clarke, I will not force into doing something she she does not wish." Both Clarke and Junia gave a look of relief the latter sighing as such. Calliste looked a bit disappointed but did not push the matter anymore which Skyler was glad for although sh stiffened when finding the Lady Griffin staring at her with a look not uncommon to the Spartan. "Now, if you girls will excuse me and leave, I would like to get to know our newest addition more…thoroughly." Skyler could see a look of disgust flash within Clarke's blue eyes, before she pulled her cousin along. Junia gave a final glance back to her face flushing an adorable red and Skyler couldn't help the slightest upward twitch at the corner of her upper lip. Hermione really was a good judge of character, perhaps if she was able to speak with her wife's old friend she would find things much easier and more in her favor.

"Calliste are you not leaving with your sister and cousin?"

The younger woman laughed shaking her head, "I should very much like to join." Skyler swallowed hard, mind racing for the best solution on the situation closing in on her, as much as she wanted to cause mayhem she knew she needed to stay on these women's good side…but at what cost to betray Hermione's trust? She swore never again to give her body to another…but if she pleased them she stayed in their good graces which would allow her more freedoms then the other gladiators were given…gods help me


"Shut up!" the man growled covering his hears, the young Spartan Prince screaming ever more at his words. This wasn't how the job was suppose to go. If it hadn't been for damn old woman his crew would still be alive. He was pretty sure one of them was still alive but it mattered not if the man squealed he was long gone but if this little brat kept up his screaming the whole world would find them. Little Andre crawled away from the man he knew was trouble continuing to cry out for his mother.

Again the kidnapper growled standing from his spot, he was to bring the child unharmed sure but he needed to quiet the brat down, a little shake down wouldn't hurt would it? Of course not. Looming over the child he bent only to howl in pain finding an arrow in his foot, another shot into his shoulder causing him to fall backward into the fire cooking his meal for the night. He screamed in pain rolling away and in the dirt, trying to rid himself of the flames searing his flesh. Loud barking caught his ears before screaming again in agony from feeling sharp teeth and clamp down on his leg and felt himself dragged about. The deep growls caused him to stiffen and before he knew it a a large beige blur jumped atop him pinning him at the chest and the kidnapper stared up the snarling muzzle of a huge dog. The mutt's face and fur covered in blood and he recognized him as the same monstrous animal that had came rushing in to help the old woman. He heard voices and sharp whistling as the sound of feet came rushing toward him the large canine snapping and snarling at the slightest of moves he made. The crying child still wailing and the man gave a side glance over toward the child only to see several figures standing by, one picking the child up from the ground. His cries still echoing into the night even as the one who now held him tried to calm the small prince. A kick to the head and everything went black.